MOVE the future with us!
Shape Tomorrow. Start Here.
At Toyota Material Handling, we don’t just move goods, we MOVE the World, building the logistics of tomorrow by combining innovation and human ingenuity, in the most sustainable way. Students’ curiosity and fresh ideas can help us get there.
About Toyota Material Handling in Europe
Every day, millions rely on the seamless flow of goods - from the food on their table to the medicines in hospitals.
Behind that flow, there's 13,500 colleagues, in Europe alone, working across 30+ countries to create smarter, safer and more sustainable logistics solutions.
But we can’t shape the future alone. That’s why we invite you, students, to challenge us, question us and create with us.
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13,500+ colleagues
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30+ countries
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Global leader in material handling
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Innovation Centre in Linköping, Sweden
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Headquarters in Mjölby, Sweden
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Largest European factory in Mjölby, Sweden
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Student thesis opportunities
Doing your thesis with us means more than writing a report. It’s your chance to tackle real challenges and make an impact in R&D, Research & Innovation, Design, Digitalisation, Legal, Finance and IT.
Sparking ideas
Building the logistics of tomorrow isn’t only about technology. It’s about having the right capabilities in every part of the organisation. It’s about thinking differently and daring to explore bold ideas that can transform how we work, how we collaborate and how we deliver value to society.
At our Innovation Centre in Vallastaden, Linköping, you will find a vibrant environment designed for students, a space to spark ideas, exchange knowledge and learn from our engineers and specialists. As part of the project, you will step into our Mjölby premises, experiencing the pulse of our factory floors, our labs and our people. That’s where theory meets practice. That’s where innovation becomes real.
What we offer
Dedicated student area
at our Innovation Centre
Cross-collaboration
with experts
Access to
factory & lab
Access to cutting-edge resources and facilities
A unique opportunity to conduct your thesis with a global leader shaping the future of material handling
Mentorship
from experts
in diverse fields
A chance to see your ideas move from concept to prototype, from prototype to practice
Compensation in line with Toyota Material Handling's student policy
department
Research & Development
Building a learning organisation
Enhancing internal knowledge sharing and training systems
department
Research & Innovation
Reinforcement learning for autonomous pallet handling
Train autonomous forklifts in NVIDIA Omniverse using Reinforcement Learning for smarter pallet handling.
Re-think low-lifters
Challenge decades of conventional design by rethinking the low lifter’s form, function and ergonomics to create a groundbreaking new concept.
From net zero ambition to industrial scale
Develop a roadmap for embedding sustainability and circularity into forklift design and production, turning climate goals into real industrial solutions.
Robust onboard communication
Design and evaluate next-generation communication systems for forklifts, exploring wireless, fibre optics and PoE-inspired concepts to replace traditional cabling.
Solutions to warn forklift operators about risks
Explore innovative warning technologies – from sound to haptics – and design a prototype that helps operators avoid accidents and work more safely.
department
Design
UX communications with robots
Explore how working robots, such as AGVs, can better communicate their intent to people around them. This project looks at interaction design through signals like lights, movement patterns and other intuitive cues, aiming to make human–robot collaboration safer and more efficient.
UX/AI improvement of machine service
Investigate how AI and UX design can transform the service experience. Possible approaches include smarter error messages that help users solve problems without a technician or developing AI-powered tools that make a technician’s workday easier and more efficient.
Eco-design: reusing plastic parts
Contribute to sustainable innovation by exploring how Toyota Material Handling Europe can reuse or recycle plastic parts from used equipment. Your work may involve finding ways to incorporate recycled material into new forklift parts or identifying other business applications for reclaimed plastics.
Internship opportunities
An internship with Toyota Material Handling Europe means stepping into responsibility.
Whether you join our
- Legal
- IS/IT
- Finance
- Engineering
teams, you’ll contribute to projects that impact our daily operations and our long-term strategy.
It’s not about observing. It’s all about doing.
It’s about being part of an international team, learning from experts and making your mark in a company that believes in the power of fresh perspectives.
Interested?
Location
Primarily based at our Innovation Centre in Linköping, with cross-collaboration and project work in Mjölby, when needed.
“Doing my thesis at Toyota Material Handling gave me access to real engineers and real problems. My work didn’t just sit on a shelf, it became part of a real project.”
Anna, Masters student Linköping University
Duration
Typically 20 weeks, aligned with your thesis programme.
Internship duration depends on the project.
Application
Simple and straightforward: send us your CV & motivation letter. Tell us why you’ve chosen this topic and how you’d like to approach it.
Compensation
According to our student policy
“The internship helped me develop skills in AI while contributing to real business needs. I felt like part of the team from day one.”
Markus, IS/IT Intern
Mentorship
You’ll be guided by experts who care about your growth.
Contact us now!
At Toyota Material Handling Europe, your project is not a side exercise. It’s part of our journey.
Have questions about our thesis topics, internships or the application process? Our Talent Acquisition team is here to guide you.
Reach out today and take the first step toward shaping the logistics of tomorrow.
Team acquisition specialist
Patrick Schultzen
Toyota Material Handling Europe
Recruitment specialist
Victoria Östryd Söderlind
Toyota Material Handling Europe